Originally an arcade powerhouse on the hardware, the game has seen various home ports and modern updates. The House Of The Dead - Walkthrough (Arcade)

: The games often conclude with multiple endings based on the player’s performance and choices during the mission. Gameplay Mechanics

: Rescuing scientists is critical; saving enough can grant extra lives or unlock secret bonus rooms filled with high-value items. Platform History and Remakes

The series is a "rail shooter," meaning the camera movement is automatic, and the player focuses entirely on shooting enemies.

: Players can change their route through a stage by shooting specific switches or rescuing certain civilians.

Set in December 1998, the first installment follows as they infiltrate the mansion of genetic engineer Dr. Curien. Driven to insanity, Curien unleashed a horde of biologically engineered creatures to threaten humanity. The primary mission is to stop Curien’s army and rescue Rogan’s fiancée, Sophie Richards.

: While Dr. Curien is the initial villain, the series later introduces Caleb Goldman , the head of a massive financial group and genome expert, as a recurring primary antagonist.